If you are subtracting a from b, then you are taking away a from b, or mathematically subtracting a is the same as adding the opposite of a, ie b + (-a) = b - a.

Sep 16, 2021 · According to Lexico, the word simultaneously means "At the same time". And the word concurrently means "Existing, happening, or done at the same time". And the …

Jan 5, 2018 · One hour after 11:00 am is 12:00 pm. I find this very strange. Why isn't it 12:00 am? More descriptively, I thought we can think of the am/pm part as a time unit representing a higher amount …

Dec 25, 2022 · I think past perfect would be the better choice for all three sentences. There are are a few other errors in the second sentence. I woke up late and realized that I had overslept. I went to …

Jul 27, 2020 · 1 Exception: sports statistic In ice hockey, there is a statistic derived from subtracting the goals scored against while a player is on the ice from the goals scored by the team while the player …

Jun 4, 2024 · In my experience, this expression is almost always used sarcastically. It can be a harsh and rude criticism of someone arriving late, implying they think they're too important to arrive on time. …

“I wanted to know (I was wondering)” is an example of being indirect for politeness. Just as you said, if you are talking to a respected person, or a stranger, this is an appropriate way to speak or write. …

May 24, 2015 · In both cases, the per-share dollar amount of the fund is calculated by dividing the total value of all the securities in its portfolio, less any liabilities, by the number of fund shares outstandi...

Mar 3, 2014 · What are the differences between "forever" and "for ever" in the meaning and usages?

Nov 24, 2022 · To clarify, in the 12 months to June 2022, the figure for people immigrating long-term into the UK was around 1,100,000. The figure for people emigrating long-term out of the UK was around …